No Southern candidate better to govern Nigeria than Tinubu – Ganduje
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better positioned to lead the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made this statement in Abuja while receiving a delegation of youth leaders from Northern Nigeria, drawn from all 19 northern states. […]
Out-of-school children, cultural barriers ‘hurting’ Northern Nigeria — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that poverty, insecurity and long-standing cultural practices are still denying millions their right to education. Despite years of intervention and progress, the agency says too many children remain excluded from learning, with their talents […]
US will ensure Nigerians live, practice their faith without fear – Riley Moore
United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has assured that the US will work with Nigeria to ensure that all citizens can live and practice their faith without fear of persecution or violence. Moore made the remarks on his verified X handle on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the two countries on security and human rights […]
It’s unacceptable – Arewa youths lament abduction from Kaduna churches
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has strongly criticised the abduction of over 160 people from churches and nearby communities in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group described the incident as unacceptable and inhumane, warning that such attacks pose a serious danger to peace and security in Northern Nigeria. According […]
Nigerian Army chief, Waidi Shaibu visits Sultan of Sokoto days after US airstrikes
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, just days after reported United States airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in parts of northern Nigeria. The visit was seen as a move to reassure traditional and community leaders about the military’s commitment to […]
US airstrikes missed target, missiles hit empty field – Ex-FRCN DG Salihu
A former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Salihu, has said that the recent US airstrikes in parts of Northern Nigeria did not hit their intended targets. According to him, reports from the affected communities suggest that the missiles landed on open land instead of terrorist camps, raising questions about the accuracy […]
Trump’s airstrikes: Gumi must be arrested – Nick Donnelly
Nick Donnelly, a foreign affairs commentator, has called on Nigerian authorities to arrest Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi following recent US airstrikes on terrorist camps in parts of Northern Nigeria. Donnelly said the strikes show that terrorist groups are still active and dangerous, and that individuals who openly engage with or defend them should be […]
Group lauds Trump, Nigerian Govt for striking terrorists’ hideouts
A prominent group has commended the United States and the Nigerian government for their recent airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in northern Nigeria. The organization described the operations as a significant step towards dismantling terrorist networks and restoring security to affected communities. According to the group, the coordinated strikes demonstrate effective collaboration between the two governments, […]
US missed targeted individuals, groups in first strikes’ – Security expert
A security expert has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the initial US airstrikes in Nigeria, stating that the first strikes failed to hit the intended individuals and terrorist groups. According to the analyst, the operations did not completely neutralize the high-profile targets that were meant to be eliminated. The expert explained that while the […]
Trump’s airstrikes: Terrorists now getting ‘wotowoto’ in Northern Nigeria – Igbokwe
A security analyst, Igbokwe, has stated that terrorists in Northern Nigeria are now experiencing severe setbacks due to U.S. airstrikes. According to him, the attacks, which target militant hideouts, are significantly weakening terrorist networks across the region. He described the strikes as effective in dismantling terrorist strongholds and called them “wotowoto,” meaning the insurgents are […]